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Hi, I am suffering from a UTI. I have been prescribed a dose of Martifur along with Moxif and Urispas. I have come to know that Martifur may cause pulmonary fibrosis. Is a course of Martifur over a week sufficiently harmful to cause pulmonary fibrosis? Should I continue taking Martifur or consult my doctor for some alternative medicine? My age is 25years, I have been taking these medicines for two days.

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Dr. Puneet Madan answered : 11 years ago

Hi,

The side effect is not very common and specially in young people so you can take the drug to complete the course of the treatment.The drug is very effective although not given routinely these days but still no problems with drug and you can complete your treatment course for now.

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